Hair threader

ABSTRACT

This invention consists of a clear plastic cylinder having one or more peripheral and external threads on each end thereof on which is screwed especially designed flat caps. The cap that is screwed onto the upper end of the aforesaid cylinder is provided with a plurality of round openings, and the same cap is encompassed by a flexible cone-shaped cover that has its apex terminating in encompassing the lower end of a vent tube. The cap that is screwed onto the lower end of the aforesaid cylinder is provided with a rectangular opening that is covered with a plurality of fibers that are cemented to the underside of the cap. A rectangular hair-threading member that is adapted to be placed through the rectangular opening in the aforesaid cap is a part of this invention and is used in the manner fully understood by those experienced in the art of hair styling. Another removable cap is part of this invention. The just-mentioned cap has a flattened tube that is elliptical when viewed from the end, the tube extending outward from the center thereof, the aforesaid tube having its outer end terminate in a peripheral flange that has a tip extending outward therefrom for a purpose known to hair stylists and the like.

Sbarra [451 Feb. 8, 1972 [54] HAIR THREADER [72] lnventor: Ralph A. Sham, 347 Graham Ave,

Brooklyn, NY. 11211 [22] Filed: Sept. 1, 1970 I [211 Appl. No.: 68,743

[52] U.S. Cl ..132/9 [51] Int. Cl. ..A45d 1/00 [58] Field oiSearch .....l32/9, 1,45, 7; 251/1498 2,655,924 10/1953 Petitta ..l32/9 Primary Examiner-Louis G. Mancene Assistant Examiner-Gregory E. McNeil] [57] ABSTRACT This invention consists of a clear plastic cylinder having one or more peripheral and external threads on each end thereof on which is screwed especially designed flat caps. The cap that is screwed onto the upper end of the aforesaid cylinder is provided with a plurality of round openings, and the same cap is encompassed by a flexible cone-shaped cover that has its apex terminating in encompassing the lower end of a vent tube. The cap that is screwed onto the lower end of the aforesaid cylinder is provided with a rectangular opening that is covered with a plurality of fibers that are cemented to the underside of the cap. A rectangular hair-threading member that is adapted to be placed through the rectangular opening in the aforesaid cap is a part of this invention and is used in the manner fully understood by those experienced in the art of hair styling. Another removable cap is part of this invention. The just-mentioned cap has a flattened tube that is elliptical when viewed from the end, the tube extending outward from the center thereof, the aforesaid tube having its outer end terminate in a peripheral flange that has a tip extending outward therefrom for a purpose known to hair stylists and the like.

2 Claims, 11 Drawing Figures SHEET 1 U? 2 INVENTOR RALPH A SBLRP. A

FIG-4 Pmmcn INVENTOR RALPH A. SBARRA HAIR THREADER This invention relates to the art of the coiffure; more particularly, to an implement known in the art as ahair threader. A hair threader is a device used by hair stylists in beauty shops when hair is bleached or dyed, the device being used for multi hair coloring.

It is the principal object of this invention to provide a hair threader of the character herein described that will accelerate the action of a bleach or dye much faster than that which is now being done with present day means.

Another object of this invention is to provide a hair threader of the character herein described, the hair threader being a device that is not only easy to clean but is also one that embodies a minimum of parts.

Still another object of this invention is to provide a hair threader of the character herein described that can be used by almost anyone with a minimum of instruction and in a minimum oftime.

Other and further objects and advantages of this invention will no doubt appear as the reading of this specification and its appended claims proceeds when the accompanying drawings are examined in connection therewith.

In the drawings:

FIG. I is a pictorial view of this invention on the head of the person whose hair is to be bleached or dyed.

FIG. 2 is a side view of this invention assembled.

FIG. 3 is an exploded pictorial view of this invention.

FIG. 4 is a top view of the cap portion of this invention illustrated in FIG. 6.

FIG. 5 is a pictorial view of the detail shown in FIG. 4 in use.

FIG. 6 is also a pictorial view of the detail shown in FIG. 4 in use in another operation of hair styling using the invention.

FIG. 7 is a pictorial view of another detail of this invention.

FIG. 8 is a pictorial view of the filling end of the cylinder portion of this invention.

FIG. 9 is a pictorial view of the top portion of this invention with the cover broken open in order to show the internal configuration of a portion of this invention.

FIG. 10 is a pictorial view of another detail of this invention.

FIG. 11 is a top view of FIG. 10.

In the several views of this invention and its details, like parts of the invention are indicated by like reference numbers.

The reference number 15 indicates this invention in its entirety.

Directing ones attention first to FIG. 3 of the accompanying drawings it will be seen that this invention 15 consists of a cylinder 16 having an external peripheral thread 17 on the open end 18, and a like thread 19 on the periphery of the other end of the aforesaid cylinder 16 which is provided with the half-open end 20. A flat screwcap 21, having a rectangular opening 22 in the center thereof, is screwed onto the aforesaid open end 18 of the already mentioned cylinder 16 of this invention. A screwcap 23, having a plurality of round and spaced openings 24, is adapted to be screwed onto the other end of the aforesaid cylinder 16. The aforesaid screw cap 23 is provided with a flexible coneshaped cover 25 having a vent tube 26 projecting outward from the other end thereof. The complete assembly of the just-described details of this invention provides the major portion of this invention whose details and use will be fully understood by those experienced in the art upon examination of the accompanying drawings. For example, FIG. 4 of the drawings clearly illustrates the aforesaid flat screwcap 21 on which is cemented a plurality of fibers 27 that overlap one another and thus close the aforesaid rectangular opening 22 in the manner shown In the drawing. The just-mentioned fibers 27 are actually stiff bristles that are easily spread open when the hair-threading member 28 is pushed through the same in the manner shown in FIG. 6 of the accompanying drawings. The aforesaid hair-threading member 28 is best illustrated in FIG. 7 of the drawings. Here this detail of the invention is seen to embody a rectangular member 29 having a rectangular recess 30 that is bridged by the member 31. The aforesaid hair-threading member 28, which is made of stiff material, is provided with a tapered end 32 that permits the just-mentioned member to easily be pushed through the already described rectangular opening 22 in the aforesaid flat screwcap 21. When the hair, that is indicated in the accompanying drawings by the capital printed letter H, is placed through the rectangular opening 33 and is ready to be threaded, as will be understood by those experienced in the art, the hair slips through the often first mentioned rectangular opening 22 in the flat screwcap 21 with the requirement of very little pressure on the aforesaid threading member 28 of this invention.

Directing ones attention now to FIGS. 10 and 11 of the accompanying drawings, it will be seen that there is herein provided a flattened tube 34 that is elliptical when viewed from the end. The tube has one end suitably secured to the screwcap 35 while the other end of the tube is provided with a peripheral flange 36 that terminates in an outwardly extending tip 37 which is used to lift the hair for testing, as will be understood by any hair stylist. By having the aforesaid tube 34 flattened, better control of the bleach or dye can be had as well as greater maneuverability of the hair into the cylinder. The aforesaid flange 36 is of course used to push the hair into the cylinder and to apply the bleach or dye with a minimum of effort for better saturation. After hair in the aforesaid cylinder has been processed for awhile, to test the hair the nozzle is inserted into the cylinder. With the tapered sharp edge 32 of the aforesaid threading member 28, the hair is easily lifted up out of the cylinder for a fast test as well as to lift or untangle the hair when the hair is being pulled up from the aforesaid rectangular opening 22 in the screwcap 21 if this is at all necessary. The length of the aforesaid tube 34 also makes the insertion of the nozzle into the cylinder easier for the application of the bleach or dye since better visibility of the operation is possible than that obtained with other hair threaders that are now on the market.

The only parts of this novel hair threader that I have not so far described by reason of their being obviously understood by those experienced in the art, are first the dark indicating line 38 that encompasses the aforesaid cylinder 16 which is made of clear plastic or the like. The purpose of this line 38 is for the user of this invention to be able to see just how much bleach or dye is to be poured into the cylinder. The two vertical and parallel lines 39 on the aforesaid cylinder 16 are for the determination of how the hair is being threaded into the cylinder.

The description of the way in which each detailed part of this invention is used is not given nor considered necessary in this specification as this will certainly be understood by those experienced in the art. The invention is subject to any and all changes and/or modifications one may care to make in so long as the changes and/or modifications fall within the scope and intent of the appended claims.

What I now claim as new is:

1. A hair threader of the character described, comprising a cylinder having an upper and lower end, the cylinder being of clear plastic and having peripheral threads on the outside of eachend thereof; a peripheral line around the approximate center of said cylinder; two spaced and parallel lines extending downward from the said peripheral line to the lower end of the said cylinder; a removable cap adapted to be screwed onto the upper end of said cylinder, which cap is provided with a plurality of openings therein; a flexible cone-shaped cover having its larger end secured to the periphery of said cap; a second cap that is adapted to be screwed onto the lower end of said cylinder; said second cap provided with a rectangular opening that is covered with a plurality of fibers; said opening being adapted to receive a rectangular hair-threading member; the said fibers being secured to the underside of the said cap by means of cement.

2. The invention of claim 1, wherein the said invention is also provided with a screwcap from which outwardly extends a flattened tube from the center thereof and at right angle to the said screwcap, the said flattened tube being elliptical when viewed from the end and having a peripheral flange on the outer end thereof, the said flange having an outwardly extending tip for the purpose of lifting the hair for testing.

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1. A hair threader of the character described, comprising a cylinder having an upper and lower end, the cylinder being of clear plastic and having peripheral threads on the outside of each end thereof; a peripheral line around the approximate center of said cylinder; two spaced and parallel lines extending downward from the said peripheral line to the lower end of the said cylinder; a removable cap adapted to be screwed onto the upper end of said cylinder, which cap is provided with a plurality of openings therein; a flexible cone-shaped cover having its larger end secured to the periphery of said cap; a second cap that is adapted to be screwed onto the lower end of said cylinder; said second cap provided with a rectangular opening that is covered with a plurality of fibers; said opening being adapted to receive a rectangular hair-threading member; the said fibers being secured to the underside of the said cap by means of cement.
 2. The invention of claim 1, wherein the said invention is also provided with a screwcap from which outwardly extends a flattened tube from the center thereof and at right angle to the said screwcap, the said flattened tube being elliptical when viewed from the end and having a peripheral flange on the outer end thereof, the said flange having an outwardly extending tip for the purpose of lifting the hair for testing. 